Location: Calgary or Edmonton, AB
Employment Type: Full Time – Permanent
Salary Range: SP3, Level 5, $98,090 - $115,400 per year. The final compensation for this position will be determined based on individual factors, including education, qualifications, experience, and internal equity
Specialist, Data Engineering – Hybrid
The Opportunity
Are you motivated to build modern data solutions that enable informed decision-making? The Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) is seeking a Specialist, Data Engineering to support the design and delivery of scalable data integration and transformation solutions. Joining our Data & Analytics Delivery team, this position plays a key role in enabling analytics, reporting, and operational insights by applying sound engineering practices, DevOps principles, and cloud-based technologies.
In this role, you will contribute to the development and maintenance of enterprise data pipelines across cloud and on-premises environments. Working closely with the Senior Specialist, Data Engineering, as well as Data Architects, Solution Architects, and product teams, you will help transform raw data into curated, reliable information assets aligned with AER’s data strategy. This position plays a key role in enabling analytics, reporting, and operational insights by applying sound engineering practices, DevOps principles, and cloud-based technologies.
What your day-to-day will look like:
Develop and maintain scalable data pipelines and ETL solutions using Azure-based tools (e.g., Data Factory, Databricks, Azure Functions) to support enterprise data ingestion and transformation.
Collaborate with architects, analysts, and developers to translate business requirements into technical data solutions aligned with enterprise architecture and governance standards.
Monitor and optimize performance, reliability, and quality of data workflows, including implementing logging, alerting, and root cause analysis for data issues.
Participate in peer reviews, documentation, and continuous improvement initiatives within the Data Engineering practice.
Contribute to agile delivery processes, including sprint planning, estimation, retrospectives, and CI/CD pipeline activities.
What we’re looking for in you:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field and 5 years of hands‑on experience in data engineering, data integration, and ETL development.
1–2 years of experience working within agile teams and applying CI/CD, automated testing, and DevOps practices.
Experience working in Microsoft Azure environments, including Azure Data Factory, Azure Functions, and building data pipelines in Databricks.
Strong technical and analytical skills, including SQL proficiency and an understanding of data integration and performance tuning.
Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git, Azure DevOps).
Familiarity with data lakes, metadata management, data quality, and enterprise reporting concepts.
Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Additional Information:
All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada at the time of application.
Should an individual with the required qualifications not be available, applicants with closely related qualifications may be considered. As a result, the position may be redesigned and/or reclassified.
If you need accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, please email PeopleServices@aer.ca. Information relating to the need for accommodation and accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.
What we offer you:
Great benefits from your first day of work
Flexible Work Program - hybrid work and flexible hours
Edmonton: Hybrid work - employees located in Edmonton will work in office two days per week
All other locations: Hybrid work - employees may work remotely up to five days per calendar month, with a limit of two remote days per week
Defined benefit pension plan(s)
Flexible benefits program options, including Personal & Health spending account(s)
Generous vacation entitlement and flex days
More information about working at the AER including our comprehensive Total Rewards package can be found in the careers section of our website https://www.aer.ca/providing-information/about-the-aer/careers/what-we-offer.
Our Commitment to Diversity:
At the AER, our values of Accountability, Collaboration, Transparency, and Trust & Respect are foundational to our culture – a culture where every individual, regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected factors, thrives and contributes their unique perspectives.
Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion fuels innovation, creating a brighter, more sustainable Alberta for all. Join us in shaping this dynamic future.
Application closing date: March 16, 2026, at midnight
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